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Ikea, Codognotto and Volvo Trucks: energy transition-proof deliveries

A new 100% full electric e-truck will transport furniture and furnishings - Routes designed to reduce stops and minimise empty mileage

by Barbara Ganz

14 January 2026

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A new e-truck - a Volvo FH Aero Elettric 100% full electric vehicle dedicated to long-haul transport - has been introduced to the fleet of Codognotto of Salgareda, Treviso, an international group that is one of Italy's leading operators in the fields of road, intermodal, integrated logistics and sea and air freight forwarding. It will transport furniture and furnishing accessories on the Portobuffolé (Treviso) - Piacenza, Piacenza - Corsico and Piacenza - Padua routes, with an estimated operation of 252 days per year.

The project

Inter Ikea Group, has chosen the historic Treviso-based company, specialising in integrated solutions for supply chain decarbonisation - as a partner for a new energy transition project focusing on electric power. This initiative is part of Ikea's global commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its supply chain. The Swedish furniture giant has set a goal of achieving 100% zero-emission deliveries by 2030 by investing in innovative logistics solutions and working with strategic partners.

The project specifically aims to efficiently integrate inbound and outbound logistics, connecting Ikea's suppliers to the distribution centres and then to the shops in Corsico and Padua. The routes were designed and optimised by Codognotto planners to maximise the performance of electric vehicles, reducing stops and minimising empty kilometres.

"This is an important step in Ikea's journey to decarbonise transport, while improving efficiency at the same time. Thanks to this new triangular partnership we are able to jointly define the optimal operating model and develop a solution that reduces overall costs, cuts downtime and optimises route utilisation. We are confident that this new transport system will generate significant value, contributing in particular to improving air quality and reducing noise pollution on Italian roads,' says Ewelina Taylor, Global transport manager of the Inter Ikea Group.

The vehicle

"The delivery of the first Volvo electric truck to logistics operator Codognotto marks a significant milestone in the transition towards more sustainable logistics. Indeed, we share a commitment to innovation, the pursuit of efficiency and the concreteness in proposing solutions to reduce environmental impact. All of this is not so obvious and immediate, but is the result of a project that started a long time ago, which involved stakeholders who do not usually intervene in traditional negotiations. The flexibility in recharging and the involvement of our partner on recharging solutions are some of the elements that have added value to the solution offered,' says Sabrina Loner, eMob|Product|Homologation director of Volvo Trucks Italia.

This solution,' he adds, 'is immediately applicable in areas where distance and daily mileage are not relevant, such as urban and regional transport: 'Of course, the transition from a diesel vehicle to an electric vehicle requires different planning and management, but once the key is found and the right collaboration with the players in this new ecosystem is in place, there is hardly any turning back.

L’azienda

With electric power, Codognotto - 600 employees, 41 companies worldwide, over 160,000 square metres of warehouses, more than 3 million tonnes of goods moved every year, and a consolidated turnover of 401 million euros in 2024 - adds a key piece to its offer, strengthening its role as a strategic partner for customers in the construction of increasingly complex and evolved energy transition paths, tailored to the operational and sustainability needs of each company.

"The transition to electric transport requires pragmatic choices and real collaboration along the entire supply chain," said Matteo Codognotto, Supply Chain Director of the Codognotto Group. "With this project we aim to demonstrate that electric, if planned on the right routes and supported by the right infrastructure, is already a concrete solution: it reduces emissions, stabilises operating costs over time and improves service quality. Our role is to build, together with customers, replicable operating models that accelerate decarbonisation without compromising efficiency".

And for Szymon Pyzik, Codognotto's key account manager, 'adopting electric is not just a question of sustainability, but a real operational revolution. The more limited autonomy compared to traditional vehicles requires much more accurate route planning, so as to reduce empty kilometres and optimise stops. Recharging times, which are much longer than for diesel refuelling, require a review of operational planning; and the still limited availability of infrastructure means we have to integrate strategic partners such as Fleet220 to ensure continuity of service. It is a transformation that requires logistical intelligence and organisational flexibility, but it is a necessary step towards making electric vehicles competitive and reliable in the long term.

Barbara GanzCorrispondente a NordEst
Luogo: Venezia
Argomenti: NordEst, Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia, internazionalizzazione, imprese, lavoro, giovani, startup
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